Dodger starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw walks on the field before the start of Game 2 of their National League Division Series against the San Diego Padres on Wednesday night at Dodger Stadium. (Photo by David Crane, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)
Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw throws to the plate during the first inning of Game 2 of their National League Division Series against the San Diego Padres on Wednesday night at Dodger Stadium. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
The San Diego Padres’ Manny Machado hits a solo home run off of Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw during the first inning of Game 2 of their National League Division Series on Wednesday night at Dodger Stadium. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
The San Diego Padres’ Manny Machado hits a solo home run off of Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw during the first inning of Game 2 of their National League Division Series on Wednesday night at Dodger Stadium. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
The San Diego Padres’ Manny Machado hits a solo home run off of Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw during the first inning of Game 2 of their National League Division Series on Wednesday night at Dodger Stadium. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
The San Diego Padres’ Manny Machado watches the flight of his solo home run off of Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw during the first inning of Game 2 of their National League Division Series on Wednesday night at Dodger Stadium. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
The San Diego Padres’ Manny Machado watches the flight of his solo home run off of Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw during the first inning of Game 2 of their National League Division Series on Wednesday night at Dodger Stadium. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
The San Diego Padres’ Manny Machado watches the flight of his solo home run off of Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw during the first inning of Game 2 of their National League Division Series on Wednesday night at Dodger Stadium. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
Fans in the left field seats react as Dodgers left fielder Trayce Thompson looks on after the San Diego Padres’ Manny Machado hit a solo home run off of Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw during the first inning of Game 2 of their National League Division Series on Wednesday night at Dodger Stadium. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
The San Diego Padres’ Manny Machado circles the bases after hitting a solo home run off of Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw during the first inning of Game 2 of their National League Division Series on Wednesday night at Dodger Stadium. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw looks toward center field after giving up a home run to the San Diego Padres’ Manny Machado (not pictured) during the first inning of Game 2 of their National League Division Series on Wednesday night at Dodger Stadium. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
The San Diego Padres’ Manny Machado points toward the stands as he trots past Dodgers catcher Will Smith after hitting a solo home run off of Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw during the first inning of Game 2 of their National League Division Series on Wednesday night at Dodger Stadium. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw throws to the plate during the first inning of Game 2 of their National League Division Series against the San Diego Padres on Wednesday night at Dodger Stadium. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
San Diego Padres starting pitcher Yu Darvish throws to the plate during Game 2 of their National League Division Series against the Dodgers on Wednesday night at Dodger Stadium. (Photo by David Crane, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)
The Dodgers’ Freddie Freeman steps on home plate after hitting a solo home run off of San Diego Padres starting pitcher Yu Darvish during the first inning of Game 2 of their National League Division Series on Wednesday night at Dodger Stadium. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
The Dodgers’ Freddie Freeman steps on home plate after hitting a solo home run off of San Diego Padres starting pitcher Yu Darvish during the first inning of Game 2 of their National League Division Series on Wednesday night at Dodger Stadium. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
The Dodgers’ Freddie Freeman points toward the stands after hitting a solo home run off of San Diego Padres starting pitcher Yu Darvish during the first inning of Game 2 of their National League Division Series on Wednesday night at Dodger Stadium. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw shows some frustration during the second inning of Game 2 of their National League Division Series against the San Diego Padres on Wednesday night at Dodger Stadium. (Photo by David Crane, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
The Dodgers’ Cody Bellinger shows some frustration after striking out during the second inning of Game 2 of their National League Division Series against the San Diego Padres on Wednesday night at Dodger Stadium. (Photo by David Crane, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
The Dodgers’ Max Muncy watches the flight of his solo home run during the second inning of Game 2 of their National League Division Series against the San Diego Padres on Wednesday night at Dodger Stadium. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
The Dodgers’ Max Muncy watches the flight of his solo home run as he begins to run the bases during the second inning of Game 2 of their National League Division Series against the San Diego Padres on Wednesday night at Dodger Stadium. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
The Dodgers’ Max Muncy gestures as he circles the bases after hitting a solo home run during the second inning of Game 2 of their National League Division Series against the San Diego Padres on Wednesday night at Dodger Stadium. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
The Dodgers’ Max Muncy watches the flight of his solo home run as he begins to run the bases during the second inning of Game 2 of their National League Division Series against the San Diego Padres on Wednesday night at Dodger Stadium. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
The Dodgers’ Max Muncy celebrates as he circles the bases after hitting a solo home run during the second inning of Game 2 of their National League Division Series against the San Diego Padres on Wednesday night at Dodger Stadium. (Photo by David Crane, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
The Dodgers’ Max Muncy circles the bases after hitting a solo home run during the second inning of Game 2 of their National League Division Series against the San Diego Padres on Wednesday night at Dodger Stadium. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
The Dodgers’ Max Muncy is greeted by third base coach Dino Ebel as he circles the bases after hitting a solo home run during the second inning of Game 2 of their National League Division Series against the San Diego Padres on Wednesday night at Dodger Stadium. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
The Dodgers’ Max Muncy, left, celebrates with teammate Justin Turner after Muncy hit a solo home run during the second inning of Game 2 of their National League Division Series against the San Diego Padres on Wednesday night at Dodger Stadium. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
The Dodgers’ Max Muncy, right, is greeted by teammate Justin Turner after Muncy hit a solo home run during the second inning of Game 2 of their National League Division Series against the San Diego Padres on Wednesday night at Dodger Stadium. (Photo by David Crane, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
The San Diego Padres’ Manny Machado gestures toward his dugout after his RBI double during the third inning of Game 2 of their National League Division Series against the Dodgers on Wednesday night at Dodger Stadium. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw shows some frustration after giving up an RBI double to the San Diego Padres’ Manny Machado (not pictured) during the third inning of Game 2 of their National League Division Series on Wednesday night at Dodger Stadium. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw shows some frustration after giving up an RBI double to the San Diego Padres’ Manny Machado (not pictured) during the third inning of Game 2 of their National League Division Series on Wednesday night at Dodger Stadium. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
The Dodgers’ Trea Turner is congratulated by third base coach Dino Ebel as he circles the bases after hitting a solo home run during the third inning of Game 2 of their National League Division Series against the San Diego Padres on Wednesday night at Dodger Stadium. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
The Dodgers’ Trea Turner, right, is congratulated by teammate Freddie Freeman after hitting a solo home run during the third inning of Game 2 of their National League Division Series against the San Diego Padres on Wednesday night at Dodger Stadium. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
San Diego Padres second baseman Jake Cronenworth tags the Dodgers’ Mookie Betts for an out on a stolen base attempt during the fifth inning of Game 2 of their National League Division Series on Wednesday night at Dodger Stadium. (Photo by David Crane, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
San Diego Padres second baseman Jake Cronenworth tags the Dodgers’ Mookie Betts for an out on a stolen base attempt during the fifth inning of Game 2 of their National League Division Series on Wednesday night at Dodger Stadium. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
San Diego Padres second baseman Jake Cronenworth tags the Dodgers’ Mookie Betts for an out on a stolen base attempt during the fifth inning of Game 2 of their National League Division Series on Wednesday night at Dodger Stadium. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
The Dodgers’ Mookie Betts waits for the video review after he was tagged out trying to steal second base during the fifth inning of Game 2 of their National League Division Series against the San Diego Padres on Wednesday night at Dodger Stadium. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
Dodgers center fielder Cody Bellinger makes a catch on a deep drive by the San Diego Padres’ Austin Nola (not pictured) to end the sixth inning of Game 2 of their National League Division Series on Wednesday night at Dodger Stadium. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
Dodger relief pitcher Yency Almonte reacts after striking out the San Diego Padres’ Manny Machado (not pictured) during the seventh inning of Game 2 of their National League Division Series on Wednesday night at Dodger Stadium. (Photo by David Crane, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)
A goose lands on the field during the eighth inning of Game 2 of the National League Division Series between the Dodgers and the San Diego Padres on Wednesday night at Dodger Stadium. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
A goose lands on the field during the eighth inning of Game 2 of the National League Division Series between the Dodgers and the San Diego Padres on Wednesday night at Dodger Stadium. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
Dodgers players look on from the dugout during the ninth inning of their 5-3 loss to the San Diego Padres in Game 2 of their National League Division Series on Wednesday night at Dodger Stadium. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado, right, hugs teammate Wil Myers after their 5-3 victory over the Dodgers in Game 2 of their National League Division Series on Wednesday night at Dodger Stadium. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
Dodgers legend Sandy Koufax, right, looks on during Game 2 of the National League Division Series between the Dodgers and the San Diego Padres on Wednesday night at Dodger Stadium. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
Injured Dodgers pitcher Walker Buehler throws out the ceremonial first pitch prior to Game 2 of their National League Division Series against the San Diego Padres on Wednesday night at Dodger Stadium. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)
Dodger Stadium employees wait for the gates to open before Game 2 of the team’s National League Division Series against the San Diego Padres on Wednesday night at Dodger Stadium. (Photo by David Crane, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)
LOS ANGELES — Take a look at some of the early images from Game 2 of the National League Division Series between the Dodgers and the San Diego Padres on Wednesday night at Dodger Stadium.
After leaning on early offense and a stingy bullpen in the opener on Tuesday night, the Dodgers are looking to take control of the best-of-five series with future Hall of Famer Clayton Kershaw facing former Dodger Yu Darvish.
Game 3 is Friday night in San Diego.
To see photos from Game 1, click here.
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